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CT HB08002

CT HB08002
An Act Concerning Housing Growth.

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Introduced
11/12/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
11/12/2025
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

An Act Concerning Housing Growth.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to address housing growth and affordability in Connecticut, focusing on several key areas. It creates a first-time homebuyer savings account program that allows individuals to save money for home purchases with potential tax benefits, including deductions for contributions and potential credits for employers who contribute to these accounts. The bill introduces new zoning regulations that will make it easier to develop housing, particularly in transit-oriented districts, by allowing middle housing developments (such as duplexes, triplexes, and cottage clusters) as of right in certain areas. Municipalities will be required to develop housing growth plans that identify developable land, strategies for affordable housing, and infrastructure needs, with regional councils of governments playing a key role in coordinating these efforts. The legislation also establishes a housing growth program to provide grants for infrastructure improvements, creates a council on housing development to oversee housing strategies, and includes provisions to prevent hostile architecture and regulate revenue management software in rental markets. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for pilot programs related to rental assistance, affordable housing investment, and portable shower and laundry facilities for individuals experiencing homelessness. The overall goal is to increase housing supply, affordability, and accessibility across Connecticut, with a particular focus on supporting first-time homebuyers and creating more diverse housing options.

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Senate LCO Amendment #11023 (R) - Senate LCO Amendment #11023 (R) (on 11/13/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB08002&which_year=2025
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-08002-R00-HB.PDF
House LCO Amendment #10970 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10970-R00-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #10965 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10965-R00-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #10966 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10966-R00-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #10963 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10963-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11008 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11008-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10951 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10951-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10957 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10957-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10958 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10958-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10945 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10945-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10959 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10959-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10976 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10976-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10979 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10979-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10980 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10980-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10981 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10981-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10982 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10982-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10953 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10953-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11023 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11023-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11024 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11024-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11032 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11032-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11017 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11017-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11019 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11019-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11026 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11026-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11029 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11029-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11001 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11001-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11002 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11002-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #11003 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO11003-R00-AMD.pdf
House Schedule A LCO# 10971 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00HA-AMD.pdf
House Schedule B LCO# 10961 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00HB-AMD.pdf
House Schedule C LCO# 10987 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00HC-AMD.pdf
Bill Analysis for HB-8002 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-08002-R00SS1-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11029 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11029-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11003 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11003-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11002 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11002-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11001 (Eliminates Fiscal Impact in Bill) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11001-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11026 (Minimal Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11026-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11019 (Eliminates Fiscal Impact in Bill) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11019-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11023 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11023-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11032 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11032-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10959 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10959-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11024 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11024-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 11008 (Potential Savings) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO11008-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10953 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10953-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10982 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10982-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10981 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10981-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10980 (Reduces Cost In Bill) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10980-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10979 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10979-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10976 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10976-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10945 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10945-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10958 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10958-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10957 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10957-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10951 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10951-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10987 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10987-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10963 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10963-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10961 (Reduces Cost In Bill) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10961-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10966 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10966-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10965 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10965-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10970 (Potential Savings) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10970-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10971 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-08002-R00LCO10971-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for HB-8002 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-08002-R00-FN.PDF
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